Data Analyst Senior (Department of Radiology)

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Data Analyst Senior (Department of Radiology)

Job Profile Title

Data Analyst Senior

Job Description Summary

The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is the oldest and one of the finest medical schools in the United States. Penn is rich in tradition and heritage and at the same time consistently at the forefront of new developments and innovations in medical education and research. Since its founding in 1765 the School has been a strong presence in the community and prides itself on educating the leaders of tomorrow in patient care, biomedical research, and medical education. http://www.med.upenn.edu/

This position is contingent on funding.

Job Description

The Sr. data analyst will work under the guidance of investigators in the Center for Biomedical Image Computing and Analytics (http://www.cbica.upenn.edu/, CBICA), Director, Christos Davatzikos, PhD.
The Data Analyst Sr. will:
* Design experiments, test hypotheses, and build statistical/machine learning models.
* Conduct exploratory as well as advanced data analysis.
* Apply advanced statistical and predictive modeling techniques to develop data-driven solutions for difficult research challenges.
* Develop innovative and effective approaches to solve challenges with heterogeneous data.
* Develop experimental design approaches to validate findings or test hypotheses.
* Lead the design and deployment of novel image processing algorithms.
* Apply, test and validate existing algorithms.
* Design and develop innovative solutions to streamline medical image processing workflows.
* Quantify and provide descriptive, analytical reports using data visualization techniques.
* Mentor and lead junior data analysts, fostering a collaborative and inclusive lab environment.
* Coordinate multiple research projects.

* Manage and cons